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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$49
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$61
Fastest journey on Sep 19
7 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 19
10
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 10 buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants, including 9 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 490 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal11:45 PM7h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:05 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers- Normal12:14 AM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:49 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:55 AM7h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:20 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:15 AM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)4:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:45 PM7h40Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3:25 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:45 PM7h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:05 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:55 AM7h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:20 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:14 AM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:49 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:15 AM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)4:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:15 PM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $280.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $280 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $223 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants costing on average $280 (€229).
Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€47) compared to roughly $123 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€53). The journey takes 8h 54m versus 5h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 07:49AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 28h36 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $120 |
Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 4:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h20 | 6:35 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 9:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 10:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 12:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h40 | 3:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 6:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 28h36 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| Normal | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 7:49 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 8:50 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants
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Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:15, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 35m |
First bus 11:15 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona SantsYou can travel by bus between Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants with Alsa, FlixBus for as low as $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona Sants, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
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